Matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Fiddlesticks
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
69%
16%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Precision
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Illaoi
FiddlesticksFiddlesticks's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Fiddlesticks' trinket is replaced by scarecrow effigies.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15s | 10s | 10s | – |
| 6 | 14s | 10s | 10s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 13s | 9.5s | 10s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 13s | 9s | 10s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 13s | 8s | 8s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 13s | 8s | 6s | 1m20 |
Playing against Fiddlesticks
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Ward flanking paths and behind walls: Fiddlesticks' R is devastating from ambush but weak when seen.
His W channel can be interrupted by CC — a stun or knockup cancels his sustain immediately.
Q fear is targeted but has short range — long-range champions counter him well.
Spread out in teamfights: his R + W deal massive area damage if you're grouped.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026